Ingredient Substitution Calculator
Find baking substitutions for common missing ingredients.
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Substitution
1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar (rest 5 min)
Common substitutions
- buttermilk: 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar (rest 5 min)
- baking powder: 1 tsp baking soda + 2 tsp cream of tartar
- heavy cream: 3/4 cup milk + 1/4 cup melted butter
- egg: 1/4 cup applesauce or 3 tbsp aquafaba per egg (baking)
- brown sugar: 1 cup white sugar + 1 tbsp molasses
Find baking substitutions for common missing ingredients.
What the Ingredient Substitution Calculator does
Find baking substitutions for common missing ingredients.
Enter your values in the input panel on the left. Results update instantly and you can share your scenario with the copy-link button.
Worked example
Try the pre-filled example first, then substitute your measurements.
Common mistakes to avoid
Double-check unit labels when switching between metric and imperial habits.
When to verify manually
For medical dosing, engineering tolerances, or legal measurements, verify with authoritative references.
Last updated: August 7, 2026
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